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The China Pandemic: A Post-Apocalyptic Virus Pandemic Survival Thriller (Graham's Resolution Book 1) Kindle Edition

by A. R. Shaw (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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"I feel my heart clench as I watch the life drain out of this woman’s eyes. I’ve been through so much suffering because of the disease, and now here is this stranger asking me to accept her four-year-old son into my care.

The child wails inconsolably in his mother's arms while I struggle to keep myself composed. We have to move quickly if we will reach the cabin in the woods before nightfall, but a wild-eyed man is blocking our path. How can I make it through without drawing attention to us?" -Graham Morgan

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"Powered by adept character development and relentless pacing, this post-apocalyptic novel, the first in a series...makes for a page-turning, end-of-the-world-as-we-know-it reading experience. ...readers will find Morgan to be an endearing hero at world's end.The beginning of what could be a riveting apocalyptic saga." -Kirkus Review

From the Author

Graham's Resolution
The China Pandemic
The Cascade Preppers
The Last Infidels
The Malefic Nation
The Bitter Earth
The Wild West

Surrender the Sun
Bishop's Honor
Sanctuary
Point of No Return

Dawn of Deception
Unbound
Undone
Unbeaten

Remember the Ruin
Rebel Blaze
Wayward State
Grand Gesture

The French Wardrobe

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00H06NGFS
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Keyboardmine; 1st edition (November 8, 2013)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 8, 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2975 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 344 pages
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ USA Today bestselling author, A. R. Shaw, served in the United States Air Force Reserves as a Communications Radio Operator. She began publishing in the fall of 2013 with her debut novel, The China Pandemic. She continues the journey from her home in the Pacific Northwest alongside her loyal tabby cat, Henry, and a home full of books.

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I found myself shocked and sometimes reaching for the tissue box-a MUST read!
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I found myself shocked and sometimes reaching for the tissue box-a MUST read!
This novel was written as a Post-Apocalyptic novel back in 2013 (?). But you may end up feeling like it is happening right now!! This is the first in the series. I have also read a couple of others. One of these days I will read a series in order!! This can obviously be read as a stand alone.I found myself shocked and sometimes reaching for the tissue box but I could not put it down. It did my heart good to realize that some people did try to help others and to start a new life. There are bad guys and good guys and then even some who started out not exactly bad but petrified they would contact the virus.The ending will make you smile and make you want to read the other books in this series to see what ultimately happens.
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Joy
5.0 out of 5 stars I love this series by A. R. Shaw
Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2024
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Shaw is a wonderful writer and this series is totally engrossing. I have read all of the series and am waiting for the next book, The Tender Harvest, which will be released in May 2024.

This a dystopian novel based on a pandemic which kills many, but some people were immune and some were prepared. The hero is fantastic, the action never ending. Lots of wonderful people, ordinary people, and horrible people. I find it believable as well as enjoyable.

The author is fantastic with descriptions - when it's freezing - I feel the cold!

Highly recommended.
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Keith B.
4.0 out of 5 stars Great character development
Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2018
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I truly enjoyed this book but it's hard for me to pin down what made it so enjoyable for me.

The story centers on Graham, who has rece lost his wife to a viral pandemic that has wiped out all but 2% of the world's population. The virus was released by the Chinese, supposedly by accident, as it was made clear that the Chinese population was not spared.

A woman who is dying of the virus has been watching Graham, and has deemed him a good man. He picks him to care for her 5 year old son. The book then follows him as he tries to make his way to his family's cabin in the woods. Of course he meets others along the way who join him in creating a makeshift family in the cabin. They try to establish some sense of normalcy but, of course, all will not be well.

This book is not an action packed, thrill-a-minute roller coaster ride. It moves along at a very steady pace but is never ever boring. I listened to the audiobook and the story was narrator's voice was calm, even and evoked all the seriousness of Graham's situation.

What I did enjoy about this book was the authenticity of the characters and the insights into their thoughts and feelings. Their whole sutuation seemed very real. They weren't prepared for this and were doing the best they can. The group came together as a family and you can't help but love them and root for them. Graham didn't have all the answers, hesitated in certain situations, and it sometimes cost him.

Graham's group was directly contrasted by the Cascade Peppers, who were prepared in every way. I think my only knock against the novel was that the peppers were TOO well equipped. I mean, they had EVERYTHING. It felt a little over the top. Otherwise, I loved the book and I loved the characters and enjoyed the realism. This is first installment in a five part series. That means there's much more left to tell about this world. I'm excited to see what becomes of it.
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claudette valliere
5.0 out of 5 stars A good one
Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2015
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Pretty darned good read.

This one starts with the Chinese creating a virus. A virus they lost control of. A virus that killed the Chinese and made its way to the rest of the world. Those that are immune to it don't die. Most though aren't immune.

Hyun-Ok is a Korean American and is dying of the disease but her son is immune. Her son Bang is five years old and Ok is trying to find someone to take him and raise him.

She's seen some who are still alive but wouldn't trust her son with them.

She's been watching a man named Graham as he buried his loved ones. He is the man she wants to leave Bang with.

Graham has already buried his wife and unborn child, his Mother and is now waiting for his Father to pass.

Grahams Father was ex military, Marine Corp to be exact and no stranger to guns. He taught Graham how to hunt and fish at their cabin in the Cascades. His Dad's training and wisdom will serve Graham well in the coming days.

Graham is a Math professor and hates guns. He used to think they were the root of all violent acts involving them. He blamed easy access to guns for the various tragedies commited with them and railed against the wars fought abroad. No way would he ever carry one. That thinking has gone out the window in this new world where there are those who will take what you have and kill you to get it.

There are also feral dogs all over. They are the abandoned pets who's owners are dead. They are a real threat along with the wild animals who now come into cities and towns to eat the dead who's bodies are everywhere.

Graham agrees to take Bang even though he's never been a parent and really has no idea what to do with a five year old. His Mother then dies.

Graham soon finds out raising a child, especially one he doesn't know, is no easy thing.

Marcy and Macy are fifteen year old twins. They are blond and blue eyed and their Mother has died. They decide that they need to drive to the apartment of their Father who is divorced from Mom. Neither one knows how to drive but figure it can't be that hard.

On the way they pass a police car with a dead officer inside. There is also a police dog. a German Shepherd, in the back seat. Sheriff is his name. Macy and Marcy decide Sheriff will go with them.

Almost to their Dads place they run afoul of a man named Compos.

So begins one pretty darned good read.

This one has Graham, Bang, Macy, Marcy, Sheriff, the cabin in the Cascades, a woman namd Tala, an elderly man named Ennis who's an ex police officer with worlds of experience, a group of preppers, the preppers who help Graham and his crew, the preppers who can't mingle with Graham and his group of immunes because they carry the virus and would infect the preppers, a man named Dalton who knows Graham, another group of immunes who steal and would kill for the woman in Grahams group, a damned handy guy named Sam and his daugher Addy, a kid named Mark, wolves, bears and one pretty damned good read.

Five Stars.
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Ann Beauregard
5.0 out of 5 stars great read
Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2023
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I cannot believe it took me so long to get to this Series! People are dying, of a virus from China. If their not dead it's for 2 reasons your a carrier or a prepper. Graham lost his family and was alone ready to head to a isolated area where his family had a cabin. he was guilted into taking a little boy from a mother who was actively dying, so the boy was now with him on the way to the cabin they came across two twin girls with a police dog. All ending up making the journey together, they arrived at the cabin to find more people shacked up. They all decided to see how things would work together, but of course things aren’t always hunky-dory. There was another a group of I’m guessing carriers who had not one good idea, thinking about Graham group. the other group is a group preppers, who have been keeping a very close eye on Grahams. Can they all live together within the same vicinity? you’ll have to read it find out you won’t be disappointed in my opinion.
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Kirsty Barrett
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 27, 2023
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Excellent story, and hard to believe that there is soo much in common with what we have just come through. Its important to say this book was written well before the recent past, and while the disease is mentioned throughout the book, it isnt the focus. The story is about the people, and how communities are still formed and how even those who are isolated like the preppers there are those who will not stand by and watch innocent lives suffer when they can find ways to help. A powerful testimony of how humankind can be the best even in the worst of times.
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Noweb
5.0 out of 5 stars China Virus
Reviewed in Canada on January 17, 2021
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This story kept me going, I read it In 2days.
With what the world is going thru now, this hits too close to home.
And to think this was written in 2013.
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Bernie Edwards
5.0 out of 5 stars Tale of Humanity at its Best in the Worst of Times
Reviewed in Australia on February 14, 2014
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I rarely give book reviews but I was impressed with this story and I highly recommend it. Yes there are the usual writing/editing errors of missing words, misused/misspelt (or misspelled depending on your locality) words, but no more and probably far less than is customary for this genre, and in no way detracting or distracting from the pleasure of the read.

There is more than enough action, mystery, drama and suspense in the plot and just the right amount and depth of character development. The inclusion of generous servings of heart and humour make reading it a worthwhile journey with folk I could both identify with and immediately, or along the way, come to like.

I cannot say that I couldn't put the book down because the book is long enough to make that a difficult proposition. Yet it is short enough to sharpen anticipation of the continuation of the lives of these good folk the reader feels they have come to know so well. I hope it is not too long a wait.
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Pat Doyle
4.0 out of 5 stars An eerie prediction
Reviewed in Canada on March 20, 2015
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What a start. A story that is compelling, intriguing and imaginatively close to possible truth. The story brings you close to all the characters. It,s hard to put down once started. Can't wait to follow Graham and his crew for more adventure!
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Father Ted
4.0 out of 5 stars "A thought provoking novel"
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 8, 2015
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I found this book to be thought provoking and engaging. The characters all seemed credible and the plot-line, although depressing with its post-apocalyptic theme, was well constructed and well written. If the worst did happen and such a pandemic struck, then this is probably as close a picture of what things might be like in the aftermath, that you are likely to get. I imagine this being extremely popular with fans of this genre.
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